In 2007, the Arts Guild of Sonoma celebrated its 30 year anniversary and solidified its
status as the oldest, continuously operating artists' cooperative in the state of California.

The Arts Guild of Sonoma was founded to exhibit and advance the creative efforts of
local and Bay Area artists and to promote in its members the highest standards of artistic
expression and professionalism. Over the past thirty years, the Guild has supported local
and regional artists and arts education.

In furtherance of its goals, the Guild sponsors and participates in a wide range of
community outreach programs to encourage art appreciation and inspire direct
participation in the arts. The following are some of our ongoing and special project
community outreach programs:

  1. Sonoma Valley High School Scholarship program
  2. SVHS student exhibit "Small but Grand Works"
  3. Guest exhibit for invited non-member artists
  4. Topics in Art lecture and movie series
  5. Artist Mentor and SVHS student artist program
  6. Art classes and workshops

The Arts Guild of Sonoma is a 501(c)(3) California Public Benefit Corporation.
Board of Directors

Thena Trygstad
President

Barbara Aliza
Vice President

Andrea Patri
Treasurer

Wendy Phillippay
Secretary

Lyn Brede
Susan Heeringa-Pieper
Sandra Lane
Susan Lindstrom
Helen Mehl
Katie Richardson
Linda Semple